Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Peanut butter fans will be absolutely delighted with this sweet and chewy gluten free peanut butter cookie recipe that is a twist on the classic favorite! Make them with crunchy peanut butter and add some coarsely ground peanuts for a deeper “peanuty” flavor and extra crunch.

Ingredients

1 (14.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

3 tablespoons raw honey

1 cup peanut butter

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 large egg, lightly beaten

3/4 cup gluten free oatmeal

½ cup brown sugar

½ teaspoon baking soda

2 tablespoons ground golden flaxseeds

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F, line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, honey, peanut butter and vanilla extract and blend until smooth.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together egg and brown sugar, add oatmeal, flaxseeds, baking soda and baking powder and add the chickpeas and peanut butter mixture.

Step 4

Scoop out about a tablespoon of the mixture and shape into balls. Place dough balls onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them about 1 ½ -2 inches apart.

Step 5

Flatten the cookies by pressing them lightly with a fork and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cookies cool in the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.